Convenor

Dr. Alexia Smit


Admission requirements

(a) Faculty requirements are set out under rules FH3.

(b) Specialisation requirements:

  • Completion of BA with a major in Film and Television Studies or a BA in Film and Media Production or a first degree with majors in appropriate cognate subjects.
  • Students transferring from other universities who do not have some background in film and media may apply to the Convenor. The programme committee will consider such applications on an individual basis for their suitability to the programme.
  • Normally candidates will be expected to have an average of an upper second or better result for their first degree.

Acceptance is on the recommendation of the Convenor.


Prescribed curriculum:

The curriculum comprises four taught courses and a research essay/project, all at HEQSF level 8 (4000-level)

Compulsory (Core) courses  

NQF credits    

HEQSF level  

FAM4001W 

 

Research Essay/Project                                                                   

30 

FAM4037F 

 

Approaches to Film & TV  

24 

Elective courses: 

Three approved electives at HEQSF level 8 (4000-level). 

Recommended Courses Include: 

NQF credits    

HEQSF level  

FAM4000W 

 

Video Project 

30 

FAM4004S 

 

Race and Gender in Popular Culture

24 

 

FAM4033FS 

 

Writing for Television 

24 

FAM4034S 

 

Theories and Forms of Adaption 

24 

FAM4036S 

 

Film and Environment 

24 

FAM4038F 

 

Authorship in Cinema 

24 

NB: Students who wish to take an elective offered by another department should consult the convenor.